The Blue of the Night with Eamonn Lenihan

March 1. As the month of March comes in like a lion, we wind down with a Bach variation; Iiro Rantala's "Tears For Esbjorn"; movie music by a former Estonian Minister of Culture; new releases by oud-player Anouar Brahem and the late Kenny Wheeler (pictured); Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" performed on guitar, as well as original music by Leo Brouwer (see BLUE TUNES, below); Billy Strayhorn's "Blood Count" played on solo piano; 3 x Henry Purcell; 2 x Johnny Mandel; Argerich + Abbado + Beethoven; and a little Don McLean. 10pm...

The Blue of the Night with Eamonn Lenihan Sunday 1 March 2015

The Blue of the Night with Eamonn Lenihan

Guitarist, educator and composer Leo Brouwer is dedicated to the musical culture of his native Cuba. This week we feature his familiar guitar music plus lesser known chamber works.

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